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= Introduction: Lesson 4 =

= Student Outcomes: = Students will identify figurative language in a text. Students will analyze a character in a text. Students will summarize a text. Students will identify author's purpose.

1. On page 100, paragraph 2, what is the most likely reason the author says, "It's as if they were rowers on the same boat, their arms and legs slicing and curving together"? 2. According to page 103, "Coach Rockett was thrilled but intimidated." Describe how Coach Rockett could feel thrilled and intimidated at the same time. Use at least two details from the story to support your answer. 3. On page 105, which sentence best summarizes how the girls felt at their first competition? Explain. 4. After reading page 106, notice the rhythm of the poem. How does the rhythm relate to the action of the poem? 5. Why might the author have included the quotations at the end of the selection on page 108 ? || =Questions:= 1. After reading page 111, explain how the rhythm relates to the action in this poem. Discuss why the authors chose rhythm to link actions in each poem. ||
 * =Title 1: "Double Dutch"= || =Title 2: "Karate Kid" and "Deanie McLeanie"= ||
 * =Questions:=
 * Discuss the Text:**
 * After the students have read both poems: **

= Summative Question: = Identify the overall theme of "Double Dutch," and "Karate Kid." Explain how the authors use determination to emphasize the theme.

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